The celebration refers to the phenomenal success of the wizard's first book, which tells the adventures of the universe created by author JK Rowling.
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The coin series will have four pieces. The artwork will feature a portrait of the famous wizard with round glasses, the Hogwarts Express train, Professor Albus Dumbledore and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The coins include an optical effect that imitates the impact of “lightning” when rotated in the light. This “magical” effect is obtained through a state-of-the-art laser, which also allows the pieces to be protected and authenticated, the company specifies.
Launched in 1997, the seven-volume series tells the adventures of the young wizard Harry Potter at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the trajectory of his fight against Lord Voldemort, a villain in search of immortality.
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Sales of the saga's books reach hundreds of millions of dollars, while the eight films have sold billions.
The pieces in the collection presented this Thursday (20) by the Royal Mint also include two pieces printed with portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, who died last month, and two others with the official portrait of King Charles III.
(To AFP)
